Officials are warning of “bleeding eyes” virus, a.k.a. Marburg virus, after deaths in Rwanda. Here doctors share symptoms, treatments, and prevention.

There is a lot of fear-mongering and sensationalism surrounding the Marburg disease or Bleeding Eye virus that is raging in Rwanda, and has likely spread to other African countries. There is meanwhile a newer facet to it that the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the public about.

The Marburg virus, which causes bleeding from the eyes, nose, and mouth, can be fatal in up to 90% of those infected

At least 15 people have died in Rwanda from an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, which is usually fatal without treatment

The deadly Marburg virus or bleeding eye disease has claimed 15 lives in Rwanda Learn about its symptoms transmission and urgent global efforts to curb its spread

One of the three viruses spreading in multiple countries has been dubbed the 'bleeding eye virus' because of one of the most serious symptoms. 'Bleeding eye virus' is a name given to Marburg, 'severe hemorrhagic fever that can cause serious illness and death' as per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

With at least 15 fatalities and hundreds of infections reported across 17 African countries, including Rwanda, health officials are urging travellers to exercise caution.

The Marburg or "bleeding eye" virus in Rwanda has killed at least 15 people so far and infected hundreds others, ever since its outbreak and spread across 17 African countries over the past two months.

With reports from UK & US raising alarm over news of the spread of bleeding eye virus, people in India want to know how to stay safe from the deadly Marburg disease. Here is what doctors told ABP Live

This fatal virus has claimed nearly 15 lives so far. Read on to know the symptoms and prevention of this disease.